Turkcell, Samsung to collaborate on 5G technology

Turkish, South Korean firms collaborate to assess and test 5G network technology in 2018 in Turkey

By Gokhan Ergocun

ANKARA (AA) - Turkcell and South Korea's leading appliance manufacturer Samsung signed a letter of goodwill to collaborate on 5G technology in Turkey, the Turkish telecommunication giant announced on Tuesday.

"Samsung and Turkcell will collaborate to assess and test the 5G network technology in 2018 in Turkey," it said in a statement.

Turkcell said the partnership would accelerate commercialisation of 5G technology and support Turkey's digital transformation.